Constipation

[mommyofhayden_]

Am I the only one that has this problem? I'm 25 weeks, I use stool softners because my doctor said they were okay to use. I also drink prune juice every day. I still find myself having trouble using the bathroom. When i do I can definitely tell that I am causing more harm than good. Any tips?

[mommyofhayden_]

I will look into those also. where can i get them and how much?

[colleendawn813]

I have had unbearable constipation too. I can't take stool softeners they make me cramp something awful. Besides lots of water, I use Fleet suppositories about once a week and 10 minutes later I'm good! My dr. said they are perfectly safe.

[mommyofhayden_]

Thank you both, i plan to add more water and fiber to my diet. :)

[mommyofaria]

^^ she's right...fiber is your best friend in pregnancy including water lol..

[cch1029]

Eating more fiber and whole grains and drinking lots of water. I had problems when I was pregnant trying to go and after I had him. I was prescribe stool softeners but it made me cramp really bad so I stopped taking them. I increased my fiber and water intake and now I don't have any problems.